Hardware Spec Index

Nexora CX-8981 Core 14-Core LGA1700 Desktop Processor

Processors · Nexora · SKU CX8981-CORE · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index35,847 (Processors scale)
Category rank#37,818
Street price$269
Power125 W (TDP)
Performance per dollar133.26
Released2023

Specifications

BrandNexora
ModelNexora CX-8981 Core
SocketLGA1700
Cores / threads14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads
Base clock2.4 GHz
Max boost clock5.1 GHz
L3 cache25 MB
Power125 W base / 253 W max turbo
Memory supportDDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, dual channel
CPU PCIe lanes16× PCIe 5.0 + 4× PCIe 4.0
Integrated graphicsIntegrated graphics (32 EU)
Unlocked multiplierYes
Cooler includedNo

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